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[[Image:StOlavsOsloFeb2009.jpg|thumb|Oslo Cathedral]]
[[Image:StOlavsOsloFeb2009.jpg|thumb|Oslo Cathedral]]
[[Image:Oslo Cathedral.jpg|thumb|Oslo Cathedral from Stortorget]]
[[Image:Oslo Cathedral.jpg|thumb|Oslo Cathedral from Stortorget]]
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'''Oslo Cathedral''' (''Oslo domkirke''), previously the Our Savior's Church (''Vår Frelsers kirke'') is the main church for [[Oslo bishopric]] of the [[Church of Norway]] as well as parish church for downtown [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]. The [[Norwegian Royal Family]] and the Norwegian Government use the cathedral for public events. <ref>[http://www.katolsk.no/okb/domkirken/ St. Olav domkirke]</ref>
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[[Image:Oslo Domkirke 1880s.jpeg|thumb|The Oslo Cathedral, the 1880s]]

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'''Oslo Cathedral''' (''Oslo domkirke'', previously the Our Savior's Church) (lutheran) is the main church for [[Oslo bishopric]] as well as parish church for downtown [[Oslo]], [[Norway]].
<ref>[http://www.katolsk.no/okb/domkirken/ St. Olav domkirke]</ref>
==History==
==History==
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[[Image:Oslo Domkirke 1880s.jpeg|thumb|Oslo Cathedral, 1880s]]
The current Oslo Cathedral is the third cathedral in [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]. The first, Hallvards Cathedral, was built by King [[Sigurd I of Norway]] in the first half of the 12th century, and was located by the [[Old Bishop's Palace in Oslo]], some 1.5 kilometers east of today's Oslo Cathedral.
The current Oslo Cathedral is the third cathedral in [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]. The first, Hallvards Cathedral, was built by King [[Sigurd I of Norway]] in the first half of the 12th century, and was located by the [[Old Bishop's Palace in Oslo]], some 1.5 kilometers east of today's Oslo Cathedral.


For almost 500 years, Hallvards Cathedral was the most important church in the city. In 1624 King [[Christian IV]] decided to move the city a few kilometers west to be protected by [[Akershus Fortress]]. After that, Hallvards Cathedral fell into disrepair and decayed. In 1639 the second cathedral was built (''Hellig Trefoldighet''). This cathedral burnt down only 50 years after it was built, and the current cathedral was built.<ref>[http://www.katolsk.no/artikler/armen.htm Om Olavsrelikvien i St. Olav Domkirke]</ref>
For almost 500 years, Hallvards Cathedral was the most important church in the city. In 1624 after Oslo burned, King [[Christian IV]] decided to move the city a few kilometers west to be protected by [[Akershus Fortress]]. Construction of a new church was started in 1632, on the main square in the new city. After that, Hallvards Cathedral fell into disrepair and decayed.
In 1639 the second cathedral was built (''Hellig Trefoldighet''). This cathedral burnt down only 50 years after it was built, and the current cathedral was built. The current cathedral was erected on a small rocky outcrop in the east end of what would later become Stortorget. The foundation stone was laid in 1694 and the church was consecrated in November 1697.<ref>[http://www.katolsk.no/artikler/armen.htm Om Olavsrelikvien i St. Olav Domkirke]</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
Oslo Cathedral is located at Stortorvet square north/north-east of Karl Johans gate (Oslo's high street), between Kirkegata and Dronningens gate. The Cathedral's lower end is surrounded by the Bazar, a curved long building also called 'Kirkeristen' (completed 1856). Integrated with the Bazar on the side of Karl Johan is the Fire Watch that served as Oslo's main fire station from 1860 until 1939. The Cathedral itself, the Bazar and the Fire Watch are all built in red brick. The Fire Watch has a tower covered in green copper like the Cathedral. The Cathedral is laid out like a Latin cross.
Oslo Cathedral is located at Stortorvet square north/north-east of [[Karl Johans gate]], between Kirkegata and Dronningens gate. Karl Johans gate (Karl Johan's Street), named after King [[Karl Johan]], is the main street of the city of Oslo. The Cathedral was rebuilt between 1848-1850 after a plan by German architect, Alexis de Chateauneuf (1799-1853). The Cathedral's lower end is surrounded by the Bazar, a curved long building also called 'Kirkeristen' (completed 1856).


Integrated with the Bazar on the side of Karl Johans gate is the Fire Watch that served as Oslo's main fire station from 1860 until 1939. The Cathedral itself, the Bazar and the Fire Watch are all built in red brick. The Fire Watch has a tower covered in green copper like the Cathedral. The Cathedral is laid out like a Latin cross.
The Royal Family and the Norwegian Government use the cathedral for public events like weddings and funerals. However, the [[Nidaros Cathedral]] in [[Trondheim]] was the seat of Norway's archbishop during [[Catholicism|Catholic]] times, and Nidaros Cathedral is still regarded as Norway's most significant church. <ref>[http://www.katolsk.no/okb/Oslo/Olav/historikk/josephine150.htm Artikkel på de katolske internettsider om dronning Josefine og St. Olav domkirke]</ref>

Restoration was completed at the time of the city's 900 anniversary in 1950. The church was restored under the leadership of architect [[Arnstein Arneberg]]. Then the neo-Gothic interior was removed and the original furnishings brought back. Arneberg also designed the chapel on the south side of the church. The church was closed in August 2006 for renovation due to extensive moisture damage, particularly in the roof and was opened in April 2010. <ref>[http://www.katolsk.no/okb/Oslo/Olav/historikk/josephine150.htm Artikkel på de katolske internettsider om dronning Josefine og St. Olav domkirke]</ref>


==Bishops of Oslo==
==Bishops of Oslo==
[[Image:Oslo Domkirke glass.jpg|thumb|right|Oslo Cathedral stained glass window]]
* 1541-1545 Hans Rev
* 1541-1545 Hans Rev
* 1545-1548 Anders Madssøn
* 1545-1548 Anders Madssøn
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==Organs and organists==
==Organs and organists==
The cathedral's first organ was built in 1711 by Swedish Carl Gustav Luckvitz, while the current main organ was built by [[Jan Ryde]] in 1997 for the 300-year anniversary. The two smaller organs in the cathedral were also built by Ryde.
The cathedral's first organ was built in 1711 by Swedish [[Carl Gustav Luckvitz]], while the current main organ was built by [[Jan Ryde]] in 1997 for the 300-year anniversary. The two smaller organs in the cathedral were also built by Ryde.
[[Image:Oslodomkirke.jpg|thumb|right| Oslo Domkirke]]

===Organists===
===Organists===
* Christian Olsen Rode (1709 – 1721)
* Christian Olsen Rode (1709 – 1721)
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<gallery>
File:Oslo StOlavCatedral02.jpg|Catheral Interior
File:Oslo StOlavCatedral02.jpg|Catheral Interior
File:Oslo domkirke innvendig.jpg|Catheral Interior ceiling
File:StOlavCathedralOslo Tabernacle01.JPG|Tabernacle
File:Oslo Domkirke orgel.jpg|Organ of Oslo Cathedral
File:Paschal candle01.JPG|Paschal candle
File:StOlavCathedralOslo EpiscopalThrone01.JPG|Episcopal Throne
File:StOlavCathedralOslo Tabernacle01.JPG|Tabernacle of Oslo Cathedral
</gallery>
</gallery>
==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.oslodomkirke.no/ Official webpage of Oslo Cathedral]
*[http://www.oslodomkirke.no/artikler/1183/oslo-cathedral/ Official webpage of Oslo Cathedral]


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Oslo Cathedral
Oslo Cathedral from Stortorget

Oslo Cathedral (Oslo domkirke), previously the Our Savior's Church (Vår Frelsers kirke) is the main church for Oslo bishopric of the Church of Norway as well as parish church for downtown Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Royal Family and the Norwegian Government use the cathedral for public events. [1]

History

Oslo Cathedral, 1880s

The current Oslo Cathedral is the third cathedral in Oslo, Norway. The first, Hallvards Cathedral, was built by King Sigurd I of Norway in the first half of the 12th century, and was located by the Old Bishop's Palace in Oslo, some 1.5 kilometers east of today's Oslo Cathedral.

For almost 500 years, Hallvards Cathedral was the most important church in the city. In 1624 after Oslo burned, King Christian IV decided to move the city a few kilometers west to be protected by Akershus Fortress. Construction of a new church was started in 1632, on the main square in the new city. After that, Hallvards Cathedral fell into disrepair and decayed.

In 1639 the second cathedral was built (Hellig Trefoldighet). This cathedral burnt down only 50 years after it was built, and the current cathedral was built. The current cathedral was erected on a small rocky outcrop in the east end of what would later become Stortorget. The foundation stone was laid in 1694 and the church was consecrated in November 1697.[2]

Location

Oslo Cathedral is located at Stortorvet square north/north-east of Karl Johans gate, between Kirkegata and Dronningens gate. Karl Johans gate (Karl Johan's Street), named after King Karl Johan, is the main street of the city of Oslo. The Cathedral was rebuilt between 1848-1850 after a plan by German architect, Alexis de Chateauneuf (1799-1853). The Cathedral's lower end is surrounded by the Bazar, a curved long building also called 'Kirkeristen' (completed 1856).

Integrated with the Bazar on the side of Karl Johans gate is the Fire Watch that served as Oslo's main fire station from 1860 until 1939. The Cathedral itself, the Bazar and the Fire Watch are all built in red brick. The Fire Watch has a tower covered in green copper like the Cathedral. The Cathedral is laid out like a Latin cross.

Restoration was completed at the time of the city's 900 anniversary in 1950. The church was restored under the leadership of architect Arnstein Arneberg. Then the neo-Gothic interior was removed and the original furnishings brought back. Arneberg also designed the chapel on the south side of the church. The church was closed in August 2006 for renovation due to extensive moisture damage, particularly in the roof and was opened in April 2010. [3]

Bishops of Oslo

Oslo Cathedral stained glass window
  • 1541-1545 Hans Rev
  • 1545-1548 Anders Madssøn
  • 1548-1580 Frants Berg
  • 1580-1600 Jens Nilssøn
  • 1601-1607 Anders Bendssøn Dall
  • 1607-1617 Niels Senning
  • 1617-1639 Niels Simensen Glostrup
  • 1639-1646 Oluf Boesen
  • 1646-1664 Hennings Stockfleth
  • 1664-1699 Hans Rosing
  • 1699-1712 Hans Munch
  • 1713-1730 Bartholomæus Deichman
  • 1731-1737 Peder Hersleb
  • 1738-1758 Niels Dorph
  • 1758-1773 Fredrik Nannestad
  • 1773-1804 Christian Schmidt
  • 1805-1822 Fredrik Julius Bech
  • 1823-1845 Christian Sørensen
  • 1846-1874 Jens Lauritz Arup
  • 1875-1893 Carl Peter Parelius Essendrop
  • 1893-1896 Fredrik Wilhelm Klumpp Bugge
  • 1896-1912 Anton Christian Bang
  • 1912-1922 Jens Frølich Tandberg
  • 1922-1937 Johan Lunde
  • 1937-1951 Eivind Berggrav
  • 1951-1968 Johannes Smemo
  • 1968-1973 Fridtjov Søiland Birkeli
  • 1973-1977 Kaare Støylen
  • 1977-1998 Andreas Aarflot
  • 1998-2005 Gunnar Stålsett
  • 2005- Ole Christian Kvarme

Organs and organists

The cathedral's first organ was built in 1711 by Swedish Carl Gustav Luckvitz, while the current main organ was built by Jan Ryde in 1997 for the 300-year anniversary. The two smaller organs in the cathedral were also built by Ryde.

Oslo Domkirke

Organists

  • Christian Olsen Rode (1709 – 1721)
  • Johan Fredrik Clasen (1721 – 1764)
  • Johan Adolph Pløen (1764 – 1769)
  • Johan Krøyer (1769 – 1809)
  • Fredrik Christian Groth (1809 – 1828)
  • Frederik Christian Lindeman (1820 – 1826)
  • Jacob Andreas Lindeman (1828 – 1840)
  • Ludvig Mathias Lindeman (1840 – 1887)
  • Christian Cappelen (1887 – 1916)
  • Wilhelm Huus-Hansen (1913–1916)
  • Eyvind Alnæs (1916–1932)
  • Arild Sandvold (1933–1966)
  • Rolf Karlsen (1966–1982)
  • Terje Kvam (1982 -)
  • Kåre Nordstoga (1984 – )

See also

  • Catheral Interior
    Catheral Interior
  • Catheral Interior ceiling
    Catheral Interior ceiling
  • Organ of Oslo Cathedral
    Organ of Oslo Cathedral
  • Tabernacle of Oslo Cathedral
    Tabernacle of Oslo Cathedral

References

  1. ^ St. Olav domkirke
  2. ^ Om Olavsrelikvien i St. Olav Domkirke
  3. ^ Artikkel på de katolske internettsider om dronning Josefine og St. Olav domkirke

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